MG Connect 2026 Expands Regional Reach, Strengthening B2B Hospitality Collaboration Across Southeast Asia

Jakarta, Indonesia - February 4, 2026. MG Group successfully concluded MG Connect 2026, one of Southeast Asia’s leading B2B hospitality networking platforms, bringing together over 500 hoteliers and travel buyers from across the region. The event reaffirmed MG’s commitment to building sustainable, scalable partnerships and advancing collaboration within the B2B hospitality ecosystem.

MG Connect 2026 welcomed hotel partners from key markets across Asia, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, reflecting the growing regional participation and cross-border collaboration within MG’s network.

Insight-Driven Industry Engagement

The Jakarta edition featured a series of expert-led sessions addressing the evolving B2B hospitality landscape. A key highlight was the keynote presentation by Celine Wira Susanto, Tourism Analyst at Pear Anderson, titled “Travel Industry Outlook and Industry Trends for Southeast Asia 2026,” offering valuable insights into regional trends, demand shifts, and future growth opportunities.

Efficient Business Matching Through Speed Connect

Both MG Connect Jakarta and Bandung adopted a structured “Speed- Connect” format, enabling hoteliers to present their products efficiently, exchange market intelligence, and establish meaningful partnerships with frontline travel buyers. This format ensured focused discussions and maximized engagement within a limited timeframe.

MG Connect Roadshow: Bandung Edition

Following the Jakarta event, MG Group continued its roadshow with MG Connect Bandung, held on 22 January 2026 at voco Bandung Setiabudi by IHG. The Bandung edition was curated as a more exclusive gathering, featuring over 20 overseas hotels from Southeast Asia, providing targeted exposure for international properties.

What set MG Connect Bandung apart was its intimate presentation format, allowing hoteliers dedicated time to showcase their properties, highlight key USPs, and engage directly with selected travel agents. The event concluded with a relaxed networking session and coffee break, fostering deeper conversations and relationship building.

Leadership Perspective

Commenting on the success of MG Connect 2026, William Newley, Chief Executive Officer of MG Group, stated: “MG Connect 2026 reflects our long-term commitment to building meaningful, sustainable partnerships 

across Southeast Asia. By bringing hoteliers and travel buyers together through focused, insight-driven platforms, we’re not just facilitating business opportunities, we’re strengthening the regional B2B hospitality ecosystem and helping our partners grow together in an increasingly connected market.”

MG Connect 2026 reinforces MG Group’s position as a key connector within Southeast Asia’s hospitality sector, driving innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth through thoughtfully curated industry platforms.

ABOUT MG GROUP

MG Group is revolutionizing B2B hospitality. By leveraging advanced technology platforms, we drive sustainable, profitable growth for hotels, corporations, and travel retailers. Our proprietary microservices platform, MG Jarvis, connects thousands of direct hotel contracts in Southeast Asia with a global network of travel buyers, powering the future of B2B travel.

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